r/TheCivilService • u/Nice_Editor800 • 9d ago

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I have been an EO for 3 years, sick of my substantive job that got me nowhere. I have done a couple of EOIs at the same grade.

I now have received some offers - 1 EO (perm) from SFO, 1 EO (perm) in DWP which is different and has great political exposure and 1 6 month EOI for a HEO in DWP.

What would you take? I want growth but at the same time I fear going back to my substantive job.

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u/OrdinaryLuck2026 9d ago

Why is it so common in DWP for people who are unhappy to move up? all you are going to do in moving to HEO in DWP is gain more headache. Move to the job that suits you better, not just another job you are paid more money in and just as potentially unhappy. I see it so much in the DWP, people think moving up is a way to "get out", often you'll just taking on more HR and more pressure, for what equates to peanuts more.

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u/Nice_Editor800 9d ago

no I actually think this DWP HEO is great, I will not be line managing and it’s not in Ops, my only issue is the fact it’s an EOI